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Skull Vessel
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This vessel's clear, vibrant color reveals the inspiration of Wari ceramics in those of the South Coast Nasca. The twin spouts joined by a flat, handle-like bridge are also an old South Coast spout type.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Epoch 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | 500–900 |
| Culture / Origin | Wari (Pachacamac) style, Middle Horizon, Epoch 2 |
| Medium | earthenware with colored slips |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14.5 x 17.8 x 12.6 cm (5 11/16 x 7 x 4 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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